Hindu Temple of Delaware

03/29/2026

Sunday, March 29, 3:00PM - Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam

‣ 3:00pm: Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam
‣ 5:30: Chadivinpulu (Gifting), Dolotsavam
‣ 5:45: Rama Pattabhishekam
‣ 5:50: Sita Rama Archana
‣ 6:00: Mangala Arati
‣ 6:05: Paanakam, Vadappu Prasadam
‣ 6:30pm: Special Pelli Bhojanam (Shadi ki thali)

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Sponsor Sita Rama Kalyanam Generously

‣ Kalyanam Garlands: $251
‣ Kalyanam: $55
‣ Madhuparka Vastram: 351
‣ Mangalyam: $151

SPECIAL MADHUPARKA VASTRAMS FOR SITA RAMA KALYANAM - SPONSOR GENEROUSLY $351


WE PROCURED SPECIAL COLLECTION OF WEDDING SARIS INCLUDING TRADITIONAL WHITE SARIS FOR GODDESS SITA.

SPONSOR GENEROUSLY - CHOOSE WHILE THEY LAST - THEY WILL BE ON DISPLAY FROM UGADI DAY.

THEY WILL BE OFFERED ON KALYANAM DAY AND WILL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU AS BLESSINGS.

02/08/2026

*** 2026 MAHA SHIVARATRI MAHOTSAVAM ***

We invite you to join us with your Friends and Family in our 2026 Maha Shiv Ratri Mahotsavam and make it a Grand Success.

• Saturday, February 14, SANI MAHA PRADOSHAM

• SUNDAY , FEB 15 Maha Shiva Ratri (Jagaran)

YOU CAN PERFORM ABHISHEKAM TO SIVA AND PARVATI WITH YOUR OWN HANDS STARTING AT 10:A00AM TILL MIDNIGHT.

• 2:00pm: SHIVOHAM – DANCE RECITAL

• 6:00pm: Pratham Kalam (1st phase) begins
• 9:00pm: Dwitiya Kalam (2nd phase)
•12:01 am Lingodbhava kaala Rudra Ekadasani abhishekam
• 3:00am: Chaturth Kalam: (4th phase)

SATURDAY, FEB 21: 1:00pm SIVA DASA SAHASRANAMA ARCHANA

SUNDAY , FEB 22: 4:00pm : SIVA PARVATI KALYANAM

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SPONSOR GENEROSULY :

• 5-DAY MAHOTSAV $201
• Shiva Ratri night $101
• One abhishekam $55
• Vastram $101

01/01/2026

2026 NEW YEAR MAHOTSAVAM - Temple becomes "Tirupati-Tirumala" on New Year's day!

Please join us on New Year’s day to welcome 2026.

Every Year on New Year's Day Our temple turns into Tirupati-Tirumala. We will adorn Sri. Maha Lakshmi and Sri. Balaji in two AWESOME saris (18yds and 9yds). This "SARI SET" known as “Melchet Uttareeyam” was specially woven for Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati and was once worn by LORD VENKATESWARA HIMSELF. It was given to us as blessings by TTD in 2005. Since then, we have been using them for Alankaram once a year - on New Year’s day.

Sri. Maha Lakshmi will also be adorned with all her Jewelry. Thomala Seva (Flower Decoration) will be performed for Mahalakshmi and Balaji - contact Temple office to sponsor.

* Tomala Seva: $251, $501
* Sarva Devatha Mala: $1001

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All day Archana
Car poojas will be performed all day.
Annapoorna Food Court - We will have Sumptuous food
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12/29/2025

Tuesday, December 30, 7:30AM
VAIKUNTHA EKADASI, (MUKKOTI EKADASI)
"VAIKUNTHA DWARA DARSHAN"!

Have Balaji Darshan through "VAIKUNTHA DWARAM"
(North side Prakaram door. Follow-signs at temple)

‣6:00am: ARUNODAYA VISHNU, SHIVA POOJA.
‣ 7:30am: Vaikuntha Ekadasi Dwara Darshan & Pallaki Seva & Thomala Seva
‣ 11:00am: Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan

Sponsor Balaji Tomala Seva Generously: $251
Special "VANA MALA ARCHANA (Tulasi Dal)": $31

Note: Only on Vaikunta Ekadasi day, Vana Mala Archana will be performed.

10/24/2025

Please join us for Diwali Dhamaaka starting from 1 PM onwards on Saturday, Oct. 25. Purchase your tickets online at: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/HTADE

10/18/2025

PARKING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for MONDAY, OCTOBER 20(Diwali)

We invite you to join with your friends and family our 2025 Diwali Mahostsav and make it a Grand Success.

ALL SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE - JOIN US AND ENJOY !!!

MAKE A PLAN NOW TO ATTEND DIWALI DAY DARSANAM 
READ & FOLLOW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS & SPARKLER INSTRUCTIONS - LET'S MAKE IT SAFE AND ENJOYABLE

REMEMBER - SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

*** PLAN YOUR TRIP !!! PLAN YOUR TRIP !!! ***

Please do NOT bring Fire Crackers from outside

Buy from Temple and support our fund raising we buy items that are safe to use in our campus. 

PLEASE RESPECT OUR VOLUNTEERS - THEY ARE THERE TO PROVIDE SAFETY FOR YOU

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PLENTY OF PARKING!! READ THE DIRECTIONS, PLAN YOUR TRIP, Enjoy!!

‣ PARK IN STONE MILL PLAZA OR AT WELLS FARGO & TD BANK PARKING LOTS ON RT 41 AND USE OUR SHUTTLES

‣ NO PARKING IN TEMPLE on MONDAY, 10/20 after 5pm

Read instructions carefully!!!

On Diwali Day (MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025) DELDOT will close Yorklyn Rd for Your Safety. New Castle County Police will be there to protect ALL OF US. YOU CAN WALK SAFELY FROM STONE MILL PLAZA TO TEMPLE.

Read instructions below for Monday, October 20 "DIWALI DAY"

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE DO NOT ENTER TEMPLE AFTER 6PM

‣ If you are arriving from DELAWARE, take RT 41 North: You can park at STONE MILL PLAZA (720 YORKLYN RD) AND WALK SAFELY TO TEMPLE.
‣ STONE MILL GETS FULL QUICKLY. SO, IF YOU ARE COMING AFTER 7:30PM YOUR BEST BET IS TO PARK IN TD BANK AND TAKE SHUTTLES.

‣ If you are arriving from PA.. (Do not take side roads or Rt 82. DO NOT FOLLOW GPS) Take take RT 41 SOUTH. Turn LEFT ON Yorklyn Rd. Park in Businesses with temple parking staff or in Stone Mill Plaza.

‣ STONE MILL GETS FULL QUICKLY. BEST BET IS TO PARK IN TD BANK AND TAKE SHUTTLES.

The "Divine Fleet" GARUDA, NANDI, MOOSHIKA VAHANAMS and two extra school buses will be deployed. Please use them SAFELY. 
YOU SHOULD NOT PLAN ON DROPPING PEOPLE AT TEMPLE. 
IT IS VERY DANGEROUS  - GO DIRECTLY TO A PARKING LOT

Join us and Enjoy the Festivities!! Be SAFE!!

10/18/2025

10/09/2025

BALAJI MAHOTSAVAM
-- Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12

We invite you to join with your Friends and Family in 2025 Balaji Mahotsavam.

The highlights of this Mahotsavam will be all day Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, Vimana Venkateshwara Pooja and Srinivasa Kalyanam.

Participate in Balaji Mahotsavam and be blessed.

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*** Sponsor Balaji Mahotsavam Generously ***

‣ Mahotsavam: $101
‣ Thomala Seva: $251, $501, $1001

‣ Kalyanam: $55
‣ Vastram: $251
‣ Mangalyam: $151

09/20/2025

09/04/2025

*** AKHAND RAMAYAN PATH ***

Saturday, September 6, 11AM to Sunday, September 7, 11AM

We invite you to join with your Friends and Family in "Akhand Ramayan Path" begining on Saturday, September 6, 11AM and concluding on Sunday, September 7, 11AM.

The Akhand Ramayan Path is a sacred Hindu tradition involving the continuous recitation of the Ramcharitmanas for 24 hours, seeking the blessings of Lord Rama.

"Akhand Ramanyan Path" will be in new Hanuman Mandir.

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Sponsor Akhand Ramyan Path Generously:

* Grand Sponsor: $501
* Flowers: $251
* Annadanam: $101